Which Liverpool player do you wish Rafa Benitez had never sold? [15] He was unable, however, to convince Michael Owen to extend his contract; he was subsequently sold to Real Madrid. [148][149], Rafael Bentez married Maria Montserrat[150][151][152] in 1998. Like Bellamy, it is perhaps no surprise that Jermaine Pennant was a player not best suited to playing for a manager like Benitez, given his reputation and the disciplinary issues that dogged his career. "I keep a fantastic memory of England, even if I still hold a grudge on the coach," he told L'Equipe Magazine. Subscribe to the CV Academy. He smiled at me from behind his desk. [60] Despite criticism, Bentez guided Inter to win the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010. [citation needed], In 200304 season, Valencia won La Liga with three games to spare and beat Marseille 20 in the UEFA Cup final. Joshua Askew -. The club had previously approached Javier Irureta, Man and Luis Aragons and had been turned down by all three. When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. [106], On 11 March 2016, Bentez was appointed as the manager of relegation threatened Newcastle United, signing on an initial three-year deal. Rafa Benitez & Jamie Carragher on how Liverpool won the Champions League in 2005 Sky Sports Premier League 1.1M views 3 years ago Simon Jordan SLAMS Rafa Benitez for making out his. He also brought in both Mista from his former club and Francisco Rufete from Mlaga, with Mista going on to become top goalscorer for Valencia with 19 goals in the 200304 season. Poor, but better than them. After leaving Valencia, Benitez moved to English club Liverpool of the Premier League, guiding the club to victory in the UEFA Champions League in 2005. See you on Wednesday.. Despite their best efforts, the Toon were beaten by six minutes worth of Manchester United attack. "I was furious with him, absolutely fuming, and in my head I could hear a devilish voice saying punch him in the face punch him in the face and hell let you go to Germany. "All players want to play in such great matches and I had been playing regularly before the Carling Cup final. ", 'Pubs need to adapt' if they are going to survive the times ahead, "Although we are living during a cost-of-living crisis people still do have money. becky ending explained. Former Liverpool star Mark Gonzalez is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack, his wife has confirmed. Take part in our Liverpool FC 'Keep or Sell' survey: While Murphy was moved on straight away, it was a different story for Stephane Henchoz. An FA Cup winner the following year, Cisse did feature fairly regularly in 2005/06 but often found himself utilised out of position or as a substitute. It was up and down but at the same time I had a great experience there. Footballers love seeing a bit of confrontation on the training ground! Then, when we played Birmingham after I hadn't started a game for a month, he didn't tell me I was starting until two hours before the game. Liverpool finished third in the league, missing out on second place by one point. That is something I can never forget. [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B. You listen to his former team-mates and all say the Spaniards relationship with his compatriot completely broke down during his final season at Liverpool, before putting in a transfer request and leaving for Real Madrid in a 30m deal in the summer of 2009. Bajcetic has been one of the few positives for the Reds throughout a disappointing season and looks set for the biggest game of his career tonight. Bentez's tactics were credited as a key factor in Liverpool reaching, and winning, the final, despite a relatively unimpressive squad of players. If they come back today to buy you, they need to double their offer as this is the last day of the transfer window.. You said youd do everything to get a deal through. I would be against myself if I made such a decision. On each occasion I had accepted the challenge and emerged victorious from it. For a player to really be at his best you have to give him a certain confidence, but I did not feel appreciated by some people at Liverpool, he told the Mirror. And after falling down the pecking order at Anfield, the Poland international was involved in a couple of controversial incidents before departing on a free transfer to Real Madrid in 2007. "[39] With ten wins in their last 11 games, Liverpool finished the season on a high, finishing second in the league for the first time under Bentez, four points off champions Manchester United, with Liverpool playing an attractive brand of attacking football at odds with the side that struggled through the winter months. I havent played all season. Imagine the pressure Id be under if that happened, Why should I care? [114], On 24 June 2019, Newcastle announced that Bentez would step down as Manager upon the expiration of his contract, and he departed the club on 30 June 2019. Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would. "With Rafa, it is all about himself. In the years since leaving Liverpool, Keane has never criticised Benitez for selling the striker but believes the Spaniard was simply the wrong manager for him at the wrong time in his career. Vales time at Liverpool with Rafa Benitez will help a lot as DOnald adapts his system of high pressing possession football, which is enjoyed by both men. I don't want to speak on behalf of other players at Liverpool, but people know what happened to Albert Riera and Xabi Alonso. [135], Bentez's preferred formation is a 4231 which he adopted during his time at Valencia and Liverpool. Im a flair player and do my own thing. Xabi Alonsos relationship with Benitez is a curious one. [21] In doing so, Bentez became only the third manager in history (after Bob Paisley and Jos Mourinho) to win the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League in successive seasons, and the second Liverpool manager (after Joe Fagan) ever to win the UEFA Champions League/European Cup in his first season in charge. Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo scored the goals in the first half to hand Liverpool a much-needed victory. Bentez also quickly sold Josemi and Antonio Nez, two of his first signings in English football, after they failed to establish themselves, with the likes of Peter Crouch, Mohamed Sissoko, Daniel Agger as well as former Liverpool player Robbie Fowler being brought in to strengthen the side. Rafa Benitez fell out with a number of players during his time with Liverpool, leading to many leaving the club, Follow the latest transfer news and more with our LFC newsletter. "I was very young and I just needed guidance. What if Pepe gets injured next week? Former Everton, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly in the reckoing to take charge of Olympiacos. All of a sudden youre confused. [61] Buoyed by the Club World Cup victory, he told the European champions to back him with new signings or consider whether they wanted to keep him as coach, despite the side having won the treble only a few months earlier. Join our group for FREE by clicking here! Again, it was another case of Benitez controversially deciding a players time at Liverpool were up, with reputation and price-tag making no difference to his decision. Geplaatst op 3 juli 2022 door Despite this success, Bentez fell out with Jess Garca Pitarch, the club's director of football, over control of new signings and the club's failure to reinforce the squad with the players he wanted. Former Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has sent the Magpies a heart-warming message on Twitter after their defeat in the Carabao cup final. Perhaps the most obvious name on this list. They wanted to take me on loan for six months, for which Liverpool would get 800,000, then complete a permanent 3m transfer in the summer if they avoided relegation. "No-one's shown me any respect and Rafael Bentez, since his arrival, has treated me as if I was the dumbest of the dumb. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. [90] Defender David Luiz credited Bentez with making critical changes at half time, saying, "He changed some of our positions in the second half. His dialogue with the players is practically nil. Yet he scored just one Premier League goal in the second half of the season and was sold to Aston Villa in. His mother is Rosario Maudes. We discuss a first half that was below par, and the goals we conceded, as well as Bukayo Saka's brilliant equaliser. "It was such a bad season for me. Yet, the Spaniard is not a monster. Making 52 appearances in 2006/07, that dropped to 25 in 2007/08 while he was frozen out in 2008/09 altogether, featuring just four times and making only two Premier League starts before being sent on loan to Portsmouth. [102][103] Real Madrid remained unbeaten in the league until a 32 loss at Sevilla in the 11th matchday. The previous season when we finished second in the Premier League, I was happy with my performance in the final months but I was not sure if the manager thought I was a good player,. At one point, rumours of Bentez quitting or being dismissed became so great that bookmakers had to suspend betting on the subject. You said youd help me. The negotiations started. A lot of people at Liverpool treated me well and asked me to stay, but I could not turn down such a massive club as Chelsea. Down to 9 men we go on the attack and with a Jean Makoun . Rafa just didnt understand. "I had to be with my partner. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. A controversial early goal in the second leg from Luis Garca saw Liverpool win 10 on aggregate and reach the final against Milan. [121] Before signing the contract, he was a subject to threats from a group of Everton supporters who opposed his appointment and who left a banner near his home, reading "We know where you live. He did start the home leg defeat against Graz, reinstated next to Hyypia as he made his first appearance of the season in the process, but after that his final three appearances for the club all came with the kids and reserves in the League Cup. I felt he was waiting for me to make a mistake so he could use it against me. Malcolm Macdonald in a rare Newcastle United attack during the ill-fated FA Cup final against Liverpool on May 4, 1974 . Ultimately you have to trust the players once they cross the white line. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. In some ways, it is a surprise that Benitez lasted this long. Missing a match, however big, for the birth of your first child is perfectly understandable, with it appearing the only disagreement between the two came from Benitez declining Alonsos suggestion to later link up with the squad. 134 appearances and 29 goals would seemingly demonstrate that. . The title challenge, however, fizzled out early in the season, with Liverpool's poor form away from Anfield leading to speculation Bentez's tenure at Liverpool was short-lived, with his agent quoted as saying Bentez would consider offers to manage in Italy. Liverpools hero in Istanbul for the 2005 Champions League final, Jerzy Dudeks reward was to be relegated to the clubs back-up goalkeeper just months later following the arrival of Pepe Reina. End of story.". At half-time of the Champions League final, Benitez's Reds were 3-0 . Goals from Casemiro and a deflection from Marcus Rashford put the Red Devils 2-0 up at half-time . [20] Bentez's calm, methodical approach at half time was said to give the players the belief they could pull off an improbable comeback and win Liverpool an historic fifth European Cup. Rafa Benitez. I thought: 'No matter how the manager is treating me, I'm showing the fans the club is in my heart.' Or would it just lead to a massive media scandal? On 21 August 2010, Bentez won his first trophy as manager, the Italian Super Cup, after they defeated Roma 31. The appointment is a controversial one, as Benitez spent six years at Anfield, winning the Champions League, FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup during his spell. After Liverpool again defeated Chelsea in the semi-final, this time on penalties, Gillett stated, "Rafa has been tremendous We knew of him but I don't think we realized how good he was, and not just as a coach. And when the fans wanted me to play, Benitez told me he couldn't understand why. In February 2007, he was caught up in a drunken fight with team-mate John Arne Riise. Classy timing'.". Key players missed much of the season through injury and Liverpool failed to challenge Chelsea and Arsenal for the league title, finishing fifth. Well help you find another club if you like., Can I play the last matches? was all I could say. I should have stayed a bit longer and trusted myself, I should have. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. But to this day I still think I should have stayed. It was, in my opinion, a weird relationship (with Benitez) because when he signed me I looked at him as the big uncle who wanted to give me a chance and help me succeed," he told the Guardian. Im still trying to come to terms with the disappointment of whats just happened and now you tell me you want to get rid of me. I havent really thought about it, I said. The resulting coverage resulted in a show of support by fans in support of Bentez which culminated in a fans' march in support of Bentez ahead of the critical Champions League home tie with Porto, which they won 41. In the next game, a 00 draw against Canada, he was injured in a hard tackle. "On a psychological level, it was very hard because I restrained myself a lot. "I think he was the wrong manager at the wrong time for me. He (Benitez) said it would be a good move for me, adding: Well definitely help you, well do whatever it takes to make a deal, Dudek recalled. A week-and-a-half later and there was no progress. [57] His first league win as manager came on 11 September 2010, a 21 win against Udinese at the San Siro. [139] Bentez often plays key players in unorthodox positions to suit a formation notably converting both Steven Gerrard (in the 200506 season) and Dirk Kuyt into right-wingers. [98][99] They lost 42 on aggregate to Athletic Bilbao in the qualifying stages, thus entering the Europa League. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. I had played for five years at Anfield and then never got a game when Benitez arrived, apart from three in the Carling Cup. This is the place to moan and discuss about every single thing that happened in games and with your team. "When I went there (Liverpool) I was told myself and Torres (would start) and Stevie would drop into the midfield but obviously as it went on I think Rafa liked Stevie playing that no.10. Starting the 3-2 AET second leg defeat a week later, it would prove to be his final appearance for the club as Benitez called him into his office to tell him he would be sold and wouldnt be involved for the remaining games of the season. For some reason it was important that I reach 350 matches and an exact average of fifty per season. Liverpool fans were seen singing his name during the side's. Don't do or say anything. "When the coach says nothing to you and you are well, with no physical problems and training well, you cannot help but think it must be something personal. "[27] Bentez did not reciprocate his owner's kind words, demanding his club's new owners had to back him in the transfer market in order for Liverpool to progress following his side's 21 loss to Milan in the final. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has issued an apology of behalf of Djibril Cisse following his controversial behaviour at Newcastle on Sunday. "On the day before the final game of last season at Hull, Benitez pulled me to one side after training and said: 'You will not be in the squad for this game. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. Just tell me. Yet he scored just one Premier League goal in the second half of the season and was sold to Aston Villa in the summer of 2005, starting his final game for the Reds as they famously beat AC Milan to win the Champions League. Arrested after drunkenly refusing to leave a bar on the same training camp that saw Bellamy assault Riise, he admitted in his autobiography that he once came close to hitting Benitez after the Spaniard blocked him from leaving the club for Koln despite his game-time being limited. [92] Benitez didn't take part in the lap of honour after the match, but many fans showed their appreciation for his efforts during the season, a notable contrast to the hostile reception he received before. I thought I would be staying for a lot longer.". "Honestly, Rafa was a nightmare like that. He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real . Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. It was a permanent deal or nothing as far as he was concerned. It's a dream for me such a fantastic club have given me this opportunity. . [115][116] Mike Ashley criticised Bentez following his departure, stating that Bentez's demands made it impossible for him to remain as manager. "I scored 19 goals and I never played! However, as the labour dragged on, the Reds boss had a decision to make as he went ahead without the midfielder and ultimately snubbed Alonsos offer to fly out on the day of the game. Benitez came to Liverpool from the Spanish side Valencia on 16 June 2004 after the sacking of Gerard Houllier. Bentez said, "My heart is with Liverpool, so I'm delighted to sign this new deal, I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club and supporters like this, I could never say no to staying. I just sat there, half in shock. [81] Chelsea progressed to the League Cup semi-finals with a 51 win over Leeds United at Elland Road and then recorded an 80 win over Aston Villa, equalling their record top-flight victory. I should have known better by then. [29], Bentez's spending was, eventually, significant, breaking Liverpool's transfer record when signing Spanish striker Fernando Torres from Atltico Madrid as well as signing Ryan Babel, Yossi Benayoun, Lucas Leiva and Andriy Voronin. Peter Crouch has suggested that Rafael Benitez's prior association with Liverpool was, in part, behind his undoing as Everton manager.. Benitez, 61, was given his marching orders on Sunday, less than 24 hours after his side were beaten by relegation-threatened Norwich City. Then he said: I think its time we go our separate ways, Riise recalled in his 2018 autobiography. I had to make a decision and decided to be with my family. ", "Sammy Lee back as Liverpool assistant coach", "Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez and chief exec Rick Parry call a truce", "Never Walk Alone? But the media was not interested anymore. He also enrolled as a student at INEF, the sports faculty at the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid and in 1982 he obtained a degree in physical education. You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis every day for FREE! He won his first league game in charge, beating Southampton 31. [citation needed], Bentez was unable to win any trophies as Liverpool's domestic campaign falter in the winter months including a shock FA Cup exit at home to Barnsley, with his side losing to Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals. Benitez spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League in 2005 and reaching the final of the competition in 2007. Bentez said that he had jokingly signalled to Alonso to ignore his instructions and not that he thought the game was effectively over. Kimberly Goldson is getting some long overdue attention from fashion magazines for bold looks that she showed at NYFW. On the face of it, Yossi Benayouns relationship with Benitez was a pretty standard one with the Israel international proving himself to be an important player for Liverpool. Ill get 800,000, great, but I cant spend it today and Ill be five months without an experienced reserve goalkeeper. Ryan Babel was just 20 when he joined Liverpool from Ajax in an 11.5m deal in the summer of 2007. An official statement from the club said, "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a. A club-record 14m signing from Auxerre the same summer of Benitezs arrival, the only problem for Djibril Cisse was it was Houllier rather than the Spaniard who sanctioned the switch. Liverpool paid 20m when signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2009. 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Plenty predicted that Benitez's name would be sung at Anfield more than Goodison and so it proved. Gillett declared himself delighted with the manager of his new investment, as Bentez overcame his domestic difficulties to lead Liverpool to another Champions League final. I got more and more frustrated with him until transfer deadline day when I finally boiled over. And it appears that such a deterioration stemmed from the midfielder missing the Reds trip to the San Siro to face Inter Milan in March 2008 to be present for the birth of his child, with Benitez trying to sell Alonso the following summer to help fund a move for Gareth Barry. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I dont know how, but I managed to stop myself. "As a player, you just want a bit of fun, to make training good and lively. And thats prompted us to look back at Benitezs time across Stanley Park at Anfield, and recall some of the players Liverpool sold after disagreements with their manager. From the latest transfers and match reports to training ground gossip and the running of the game, bridgeviews.co.uk offers a different perspective. I was frustrated when I was not included in the Spain squad for the World Cup in 2010 because I hadnt had a lot of playing time in the Premier League for like two months. And after moving to Stamford Bridge, Benayoun would lay into his former Reds boss, insisting he was the only reason he had any interest in leaving Anfield. [125], Everton's form declined in the following months, and after a 21 defeat to bottom-placed Norwich City at Carrow Road, Benitez was relieved of his duties on 16 January 2022 after six-and-a-half months in charge, with Everton in 15th place, six points above the relegation zone, having lost nine of their previous 13 games. This time, Pepe Reina saved three penalties during the shoot-out to secure the silverware. . Milan Baros finished Benitezs first season at Liverpool as the clubs top goalscorer. The no-nonsense former Liverpool boss might have been criticised by former players for not being the warmest of man-managers, but in the past he has tended to get results.
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